Title 35, Title 35 Finance

The office of internal audit and program integrity may, upon the written request of the governor or of the general assembly, conduct audits, provide management advisory and consulting services, or conduct investigations relative to the financial affairs or the economy and efficie…

When requested in writing by a public body to the chief, the office of internal audit and program integrity may provide management advisory or consulting services to the public body. Any such request must include the scope of services requested and a schedule for the work to be p…

Any qualified person duly authorized by the director of management and budget to act as auditor may examine the books, papers, and documents of any public body having control of state or federal funds, and if the audit discloses any irregularities or improper handling of records …

(a) The chief, in carrying out the duties outlined in this chapter, shall have access to all records, reports, audits, reviews, papers, books, documents, recommendations, correspondence, including information relative to the purchase of goods or services or anticipated purchase o…

(a) The chief shall accept and may investigate or audit complaints or information from any identified individual concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement relating to programs and operations of public bodies. (b) The chie…

In carrying out the chief’s duties and responsibilities, the chief shall report to the Rhode Island state police whenever the chief has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of federal or state criminal law. The chief shall also refer findings to the state ethi…

The chief may coordinate with other state agencies that are responsible for investigating, auditing, reviewing, or evaluating the management of public bodies for the purpose of sharing information and avoiding duplication of effort.